Brack, the 1999 Indianapolis 500 winner and 1998 IndyCar Series champion, has been upgraded to satisfactory condition, Bock said.

Brack suffered a fractured right femur, a fractured sternum, fractured lumbar vertebrae and fractures to both ankles in an accident on Lap 188 of the Chevy 500 on Oct. 12 at Texas Motor Speedway, the final race of the 2003 IndyCar Series season.

He underwent successful surgery on his right femur and both ankles Oct. 12, and successful surgery on his back Oct. 13.

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